90
Jason Cross
MacWorld
“All Apple really needed to do to the Apple TV 4K is fix the remote, and it has done that.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Improved remote ergonomics
- 4k 60fps hdr playback
- Earc audio support
- A12 processor upgrade
- Snappy performance experience
- Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos
Points of Contention
- Missing find my
- No 120hz output
- High price relative
- No HDMI cable included
- No charging indicator
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Simon Cohen
Digital Trends
The Apple TV 4K (2021) delivers snappy performance, excellent Dolby Vision and Atmos support, and a significantly improved Siri remote with a click-pad and dedicated buttons. However, its high price and missing HDMI cable are notable drawbacks.
80
Chris Welch
The Verge
“The biggest improvement is undoubtedly the redesigned second‑generation Siri Remote that comes bundled with the new Apple TV 4K.”
80
Carrie-Ann Skinner
TechRadar
“The Apple TV 4K (2021) is a slick streaming device, which can play 4K video in HDR and Dolby Vision”
